Diabetes Control Tips: 7 easy ways to lower blood sugar levels naturally

By Lokmat English Desk | Published: May 1, 2023 04:30 PM2023-05-01T16:30:05+5:302023-05-01T16:30:05+5:30

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Diabetes is spreading rapidly all over India. Still no effective treatment is available for this disease. This disease can be controlled by a healthy diet and exercise. Some tips for sugar control can be beneficial.

Diabetic patients should wake up early in the morning and check their sugar. Rest is equally important for controlling sugar. Diabetic patients should check their sugar after waking up in the morning. Then they can estimate the sugar level and remember how much insulin they need to take.

It is necessary to do physical activities to control the sugar level. For this, at least 30 minutes of exercise should be done in the morning. You can participate in yoga or other physical activities.

Diabetic patients should have breakfast on time every day and take the medicines prescribed by the doctor. Include foods containing carbohydrates, fibers and proteins in breakfast. Include poha, idli, chapati, egg, dal thalipeeth in your diet.

Blood sugar should be monitored throughout the day. You should pay attention to insulin levels especially after lunch. This will help to manage blood sugar. Drink plenty of water throughout the day.

Diabetic patients should keep eating something after a while. This avoids the risk of sudden increase or decrease in sugar level. You can eat dry fruits, vegetables, fruits. Foods like high carbs, snacks, cookies, cakes, candies should not be eaten.

Dinner should include proteins, carbs and vegetables. You can include brown rice, grilled chicken or steamed vegetables. Take medicine as per doctor's advice after eating.

Do meditation, breathing exercises before sleeping. This will help you get better sleep by relieving stress. Apart from this, the blood sugar level will remain under control. At least 8 hours of sleep should be taken daily.